Benton County
Veterans Assistance
Fund
Benton County Veterans Assistance Fund provides assistance to Benton County Veterans, their families, and the families of deceased Veterans, who meet the eligibility criteria for assistance.
Assistance Available to Eligible Veteran:
-Food Vouchers
-Utility Vouchers
-Rental/Deposits/App Fees
-Burial Assistance
-Background check fees for pre-employment
-Hotel/Motel Vouchers for homeless Veterans
-Bus Passes through BFT
-Necessary Safety Equipment required by employer to gain employment
-Dental Assistance
-Childcare Assistance (financial help with childcare)
Minimum Qualifications:
-Must be a Benton County Resident for at least 90 days (unless recently discharged)
-Must be at or below 150% of the poverty guidelines (low-income)
-Must be in need of assistance
-Must be a Veteran
Documents Required for Screening:
-Copy of DD214
-Photo ID
-Proof of income
-Widows or widowers must provide marriage license and Veteran's death certificate
To apply for assistance through the Benton County Veterans Assistance see the schedule below:
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Days/Time
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Location
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Contact Info
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Monday
10am—4pm
*closed form 1-2pm for lunch
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Worksource Columbia Basin
815 N. Kellogg St. Suite D
Kennewick, WA 99336
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Arturo Espinoza
509-734-5972
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Monday
2nd & 4rth Mondays of the month starting at 5pm
*unless otherwise posted on the door
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Richland VFW Post 7952
1369 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99354
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Call to verify before going. Open at 2pm.
509-946-9411
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Tuesday
10am—4pm
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VOC
DAV Chapter 46
1600 N 20th Ave Suite A
Pasco, WA 99301
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Let them know you are interested in the Veterans Relief Fund
509-545-6558
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Wednesday
8am—4:30pm
*closed from 12-1pm for lunch
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Benton & Franklin Counties Department of Human Services
7102 W. Okanogan Place Suite 201 Kennewick, WA 99336
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Shela Berry
509-737-3919
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Thursday
10am—4pm
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VOC
DAV Chapter 46
1600 N 20th Ave Suite A
Pasco, WA 99301
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Let them know you are interested in the Veterans Relief Fund
509-545-6558
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Monday – Friday
10am –2pm
*as needed
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Benton City American Legion Post 115
909 Dale Ave.
Benton City, WA 99320
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Daryl DeGood
509-588-5853
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To apply for assistance fill out the application and turn in the necessary documents to one of the service providers listed above.
Application can be found HERE
Next Benton County Veterans Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled for:
Feb. 21, 2019
4-5pm
Human Services Office
7102 W. Okanogan Place Suite 201
Kennewick, WA 99336
Application for Advisory Board can be found HERE